Lancia Thema (1988 – 1992) vs Volkswagen Passat Variant (1988 – 1993): specs compared
The Lancia Thema is the more powerful of the two, with up to 205 hp against 174 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 8.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 218 km/h. The Volkswagen Passat Variant uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 7.0 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Lancia
Thema
1988 – 1992
|
Volkswagen
Passat Variant
1988 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1992 | 1988 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 6 | 11 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 205 hp | 68 – 174 hp |
| Torque | 162 – 270 Nm | 125 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 11.4 s | 8.3 – 19.4 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 235 km/h | 155 – 218 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 – 11.7 L/100 km | 6.1 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,590 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,145 – 1,400 kg | 1,138 – 1,376 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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